A comparison of xenogeneic and autogenous bone implants used in the lateral Calcaneus Lengthening osteotomy according to Evans

• Conditions: M21.4; Flat foot [pes planus] (acquired)

• Registration Number: DRKS00015478
• Lead Sponsor: niversitätsklinik Freiburg

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Completion: 2020-12-31
• Study Start: 2022-11-04
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 32

Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion criteria were the diagnosis of a radiologically evident pes planovalgus with clinical symptoms (such as pain or general foot fatigue), failed conservative therapy, patient age of 18 to 75, surgery using the modified Evans' calcaneus lengthening osteotomy with xenogeneic or autologous bone grafts, and a documented postoperative course of therapy with radiographic imaging.

Exclusion Criteria

Exclusion criteria were age below 18 or over 75, documented lower limb circulatory compromise (such as PAD), revision of previous surgery and other type of material used for the lengthening of the lateral column (such as allogeneic grafts).

Study & Design

• Study Type: observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Incorporation and correction maintenance at 6 months postoperatively

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Factors with influence on the consolidation rate